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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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